The System Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the sd_php_info() function hooked via an AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve sensitive information provided by PHP info.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| System Dashboard Plugin | — | Update system-dashboard plugin to version 2.8.8, or a newer patched version | May 15, 2025 | Dec 6, 2023 |
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